Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins Benetton as attack coach

Wilkins will join the Italian side for their preseason in July and will direct the operations of the Lions attack. 

NEW ROLE: Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has joined Benetton as their new attack coach. Pic: ©INPHO/Craig Watson

Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins Benetton as their new attack coach on a three-year deal.

Wilkins stepped down with immediate effect as head coach of Connacht last month following a period of sick leave. Wilkins held a variety of roles in his time with the Western province across his eight seasons stepping into the head coach role under Director of Rugby Andy Friend for the 2022/23 season before being appointed head coach with overall responsibility for the Professional team in 2023.